Leaps and bounds: Mayor Phil Mauger
From floods to earthquake anniversaries, resilience and spirit remain core to the future of our city. Iwant to take the opportunity to reflect on the month we’ve had – February is a short month, but one that carries real weight for Christchurch. The 15th anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquakes reminded us […]
Love our neighbours: Alison Adams
Why Australia matters to Christchurch’s economy. Australia is now Christchurch’s largest international visitor market – and when Australians choose to holiday here, the benefits flow directly into our local community. It’s not just hotels that gain. More visitors mean busier cafés and restaurants, stronger retail sales, packed events, and more work for the […]
Living it up: Tao Meng
Hope for Christchurch’s property sector. As a developer, I see Christchurch entering its most transformative period. The city’s resilient rebuild has matured into a wave of innovation and opportunity. We are no longer just replacing what was lost; we are future-proofing a greater city. The demand for medium-density housing is surging. Young families […]
Strong result, strong city: Justin Watson
Christchurch Airport is flying high, with profits up 24% in a year. There’s a real buzz around our airport at the moment. What I’m most proud of isn’t just the growth, it’s the confidence we all have in Christchurch and the South Island. Over the past six months, we’ve worked closely with airlines […]
The bold and the business: Business Canterbury Chief Executive Leeann Watson
The Bold Company Podcast is back to highlight Canterbury’s entrepreneurs and business owners. Canterbury is the home of opportunity, where innovation, ambition, and quality of life come together. Confidence is rising, investment and growth are gaining momentum, and new businesses are being established at twice the national rate. The region is full of […]
Art with a heart: Selina Faimalo – Sea Signals Street art Festival Director | Flare
This month’s Ōtautahi street art festival highlights ocean conservation. Ispend a lot of time staring at walls. Not in a ‘lost my mind’ way, in a “what if this could mean something?” way. That’s how Sea Signals came to life. It’s Flare’s ocean-themed street art project popping up across Ōtautahi until 28 February, […]
Man with a plan: Christchurch City Mayor Phil Mauger
Summer might be winding down, but we’re gearing up for a big year ahead. We’ve just adopted the draft Annual Plan, which you’ll be able to give your feedback on. It sets out what the Council intends to do over the next 12 months, and how we will pay for it. These decisions […]
Summer spark: Ross Steele – Te Pae Christchurch General Manager
New venues and hotel developments are a sign that Christchurch is shining. Christchurch is buzzing with summer energy. A lively events calendar continues to attract visitors and from cultural experiences to major events, Christchurch is truly coming into its own. It’s been wonderful to see the influx of cruise ship passengers and other […]
Hot in the city: Gavin Lloyd
Christchurch looks set to remain a competitive property market in 2026, buyers need to be ready to act swiftly. For those of us watching the property market, the big question is: What will 2026 hold? Looking back on 2025, Canterbury proved to be a real anchor in the property market. The region finished […]
Exciting times ahead: Mayor Phil Mauger
Our city is firing on all cylinders and bubbling with optimism. Wow – can you believe 2026 is already here! I hope you had a safe, fun and relaxing summer break. Hopefully, you had the chance to check out Parakiore over the holidays. Opening that facility was a real highlight for me last […]
